Marc Schofield

Marc Schofield works alongside Keith Plowman as our Deputy Senior Clerk. He has been a barristers’ clerk since 1980 and was the former Senior Clerk at 8 Stone Buildings before its merger with Ten Old Square in 1996.

Chambers UK 2025 says “The clerks are courteous, very friendly and always willing to help.”, “The clerks are always very quick to respond and they readily provide information upon request.”, “Deputy senior clerk Marc Schofield is very efficient and first junior clerk Fay Bennett is really helpful.”, “The clerks are responsive, commercial and super helpful.” and “The clerks are incredibly flexible and work around you to get you the barrister you want.”

Legal 500 2025 says ‘Marc Schofield is the stand-out clerk, quiet, calm, assured and utterly professional.’, ‘Marc Schofield is super approachable and responsive.’, ‘Keith Plowman, Fay Bennett and Marc Schofield always stand out for their diligence and helpfulness.’ and ‘Marc Schofield has excellent communication, matter management and recommendations to the best barrister for a particular matter.’

Drawing on his considerable experience and his in-depth knowledge of Chambers Marc’s principle role is to advise our professional clients on the suitability of any barrister in Chambers for the cases we are offered; he will readily provide information on the cost and availability of any barrister here.

Marc also has an encyclopaedic understanding of how the Appellate and High Courts function (especially the Business & Property Court) and has proven to be an invaluable source of assistance to solicitors who have enquiries about the efficient and tactical arrangement of court hearing dates.